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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1887-01-08
well.erounded Conviction.

Most persons have opinions. Now
and then a person has convictions. A
man with an opinion is of small con-
sequence for or against cause
about which he has an opinion. A
man with a conviction is always a
power in the direction of his convic-
ton. As rule, the men who have
opinions are waiting to be led by men
who have convictions. Commonly one
man with conviction can lead, say
from one hundred to five million, men
who merely have opinions. It's a
great thing to have a well grounded
convietiQnSon any subject; and it il
comparatively a rare things. y
Times.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1887-01-08
Somewhat Personal.

Favorite Boarder-Mrs. Smawkins,
who was that dashing young fellow
who was here to dinner yesterday
Landlady--That was Captain Base
drum of the regular army.
Crusty Boarder-Not going to board
here, ! hope. -
Landlady (haughtily)-Have you any
objection, sir?
Crusty Boarder (mildly)-None al
all, personally, but our country needs
its defenders to be men of physique
and not living Observation-Disclosures
Call.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1887-01-08

The last census has shown that
thereAare in France 68,500 idiots and
PERSONS of VIGOROUSLY weak minds, in
addition. to $4,000 lunatics. Lawyers,
politicians, authors and artists furnish
the largest contingents of insanity.
Thpsnumber of Frenchmen over hun
drsd years Of age is 127.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1887-01-08
TIME AND DISTANCE.

Why drives yon cabman ever on
So rapidly in dauntless fight?
He's here one moment and he's gone
The next away, far out of sight.
Why, tell me why he hurried hence
With restless, hurried pace.
Gle has accepted fifty cents
To drive one to q certain place9
And why does yonder cabman creep
So slowly through the busy throng?
dis fiery steed is half asleep
And like snail he moves along.
The grass beneath his feet doth grow
Yet on he crawls with listless pow'r.
He bides his time; for, stranger, know
His cab is chartered by the hour.
-E2dmbleT.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1887-01-08

The introduction of natural gas as
fuel into Pittsburgh has enabled its
ladies to wear delicate silks that we're
out of the question when SCOT and
CRIME were so common. p Pittsburgh
Chronicle
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1887-01-08

--"What is the matter with you,
johnson, you bark SOP" "Oh, moth
ing, only | slept out under a tree lat
night. Carl PretzeIs Weekly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25
Ght essex County 8trala.
ATTEND rowS MIartN G.

On Tuesday next the citizen of
Vermont exerts the highest privilege
known to our laws. To participate
in the election Of town officers for
the year, and to take part in the de-
alterations of the day, is a privilege
that many do not appreciate. The
large number OF voters who do not
attend the annual town meeting is
evidence that too many of the citi-
szens have a small regard for. their
highest privileges. 1t is here that
the money is raised and appropriated
for various purposes. If the man
who owns a farm, or house and a
few acres of land has not interest
sufficient to put in an attendance and
show by his vote and voice his ideas
of economy in spending the money
of the town, then let him hold his
peace. when the tax bill is presented.
The greatest amount of grumbling
about high taxes comes from thost
who stay at home and have no voice
in the matter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25
A MYSTERY.
fife held in her hnnds a measure.

fife held in her han6s a measure,
Ard SWING It lightly an low;
Aud she said: viii see II my pleasure
10 GO outweigh my woe
aud she thercd all tigCl-ss laughter,
Al loves that were las ing aud sure
All ioys that left memories after,
al wealth ilgt was wln-lcss ald IRE;
She gathered all sunlight aud starlight,
All ih1rrl 's' and fidrl - i,rwrre:
Size gath nd the in l'g Il an far light
OF bangles ana pcT.,ct hours;
She gathered all g,impses elysiau
That never had blast d the soul,
All bol cs that had held To fruitinn,
All talents that Wan to the gpal,
All wi don that never had sa,llenel,
Al truths that never had lied
All ambition That never had maddcned,
All beauty that sal SEED.
Ard she flueg them all, all in her measure,
But they nothing ouihalanced the pain;
Ard she sad: must add Vet q treasure,
The kindest md best in my train
And she reached out and took Death aud
laid it,
All restful d calm, on the scale,
Yet he ain, asfore st II ouiweighed It;
And ste sighed rs e said: CUu & is faill
Then she reached up and % mcrcful heaven,
Took down aud flung o'cr E lrths strife,
A little pale hope, all unproven-
the hope Of a measure ts5 life:
Flung it down win doubting and wonfer,
With question AMI torch IF III ,daiu,
When 10! swift the light SEA went under;
li..'s woe was outweia Led y / fe's gain!
Oh! STRANGE Oh! most srlnge, L. the msa 'ure
of all mortal days he but wo,,
Compared " III heir Gcme of pleasure
(Lifc IN lst as she hung t. C scale low
Why, then, should it lessen Eartll'S stGruw?
Why ma nif, Deaths Coz sequ nee
To believe II tim less tA-mmruw2
And Life held the scale in suspense.
-GtIrare DEMO Litchticld in New York InGe
pendent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF L!

STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ESSEX IS
The Probate Court for the District of Essex
To all persons interested in the estate of Jas.
V. Blake, late of Brighton, in said district,
deceased, Greeting.
BY the authority ofthe State of Vermont you
are hereby notified to appear before the said
probate court, atthe probate offcei in Guildhall
in said district on the Sth day of March,
A. D., 1857, to show cause, if any you may have
why the account of Nathan Hobson, Execu-
tor OF the estate of said deceased should not
be allowed And, also. why the residue of said
estate should not be distributed to the parties
entitled thereto.
Dat Ell at Gmldhall. in said district, this Sth
day of February, A D., 1887
d. II BEATTIE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25
THE DAY WE GRADUATED.
DY WILL CARLETON.

We've had some first-class fruitage, boys,
Mid all the bad pears in our baskets,
And there are several jewelled toys
In Memory's queer, od-fashioned baskets
While silver morning bells v Ill chime
Some certain tones that meier were mated,
From that unprecedented time
That grand old day We graduated
1t was sheaf Of hopes and fears
A fate that came, close covered to us
1t was the last day of four years
That were to build up or undo us
The hour we wished and dreaded most
From which we shrunk, for which we waited
That inward fear aud outward boast
That fine old dav we graduated
A thousand heads and hearts were there,
With more or less discernment gifted
Our enemies with hopeful stnre,
Our friends with look of kindness lifted.
We saw gay chaplets, wondering whom
To crown their brilliant lives were fated;
Boquets looked puzzled mid their bloom
That fragrant day we graduated
And Beauty held precious prize
Of smiles for our intense oblations,
And looked from many-cOlcred eyes
Made quizzical by cid firtatious
And Learning glanced MS through and through
With cold astutencss that we hated
We knew how much we never knew
That trying day we graduated
We rose with super student care,
Brimful of fears and information
We had about ten minutes there
TO put our four years in one Grafton,
thousand judgements on our lives
from that important hour we dated
How queer that one of us survives
That fateful day we graduated
How all the sad, uneasy past
Was wrcnched from History's possession,
In cartridges of periods cast,
And fired in rounds of quick succession
Rights winsOme look Wrongs loathsome
We're unequiyocaly stated shape,
And lucky that which could ape
Us all that day we graduated
And when our guns were at full play,
AS DER the creakhg stage we hauled them;
Some trst-class words got sirayed away,
And would not come back wnen We called
We had to grope and stumble round, them;
just where oar style was most Inflated
Humility and nerve we found,
Were trunpS that day we graduated
All me it all was bitter-sweet-
That time of music, flowers and splendor;
The future l.fc we marched 10 meet,
The past with memories rich and tender.
somhre fragrance filled the niI--
mourntul JOY, mere duplicated
Both Ii sht and morning fingered there,
That changeful day we 6 a1uated
And when "Good-hy'' came, grimly sure,
Aud handed us our hands at parting,
We saw on what lonely tour
Of outdoor effort we were starting
| We who had wrae led, schemed and fought,
AS dear old friends each other rated
! Love twined about us, rs il ought,
That solemn day We graduated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25
No Assistance want Q l.

Governor Mcdaniel, If Geors 10, SUIT FL.
Like most stutteiii g men, he is painfully
conscious Of his III trinity and is very
mech annoyed when the man With whom
he is convorsng undertakes to help ont
the tardy word When tbs is attempted
the governor is very apt to change tie
word before he 90 tout. They say that
he was recently converting with n distin-
guiebcd young man in a IL ia, wh.s
father he knew but whose fatherin-law
be did not know. allows your f-s-fath,
faith" began the governor, ooh" said
his friend, who WAS il O hurry, amy
fathers right we'll" ~ d-d-ddn't m-m-
mean y-y-your fath-fath-father," sa:d tie
governor, Indignantly; Il m-m-meant y-s'
your fG-'G-sgth-gatLel-iIlaW,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25
STATE OF VERMONT. DISTRICT OF ESSEX, SIS.

STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF ESSEN. SIS.
TIC Probr;e Colrt for the District of Essex,
To all persons interested in the estate of Geo.
y. Day, late of Nictury, lii suId district, dc
ceased. GREETING:
BY the authority of the c'pt? of Vermont
you are hereby notified TO appear before the
said Pl OhatC C0',rt. at the Probate Oifce in
Gulldhall IN said district on the 18th Gay of
March, a. D.. 1887, to show cause, if any you
may have, why the account of H. T. Turner.
Administrators OF the estate OF said deceased,
should not be allowed. And, also, why the
residue of said estate should not be distributed
to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated ut Guildhall, in said district, this 18th
day of February, a. D.. 1881.
d. II. BEATTIE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25
NEWS AND NOTES.

Mayor Chapman of Portland has
been renominated by the Republl-
cans.
The bill to retire trade dollars
from circulation has passed both
houses Of Congress.
Congress is far in arrears with its
appropriation bills, and lively work
will be necessary if an extra SEES
sion is to be avoided.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25
HOME INTERESTS.


There is nothing that demands
the cooperation of the public, es-
pecially of the citizens of respective
towns, as much as the welfare of
their home business. If there is
any spot where unity of feeling is
needed for public good it is among
the active citizens who hold rule,
and Office, in town or village; not
only this, but there should be, and
is required, a general spirit of inter
est in all that regards or pertains to
home matters, commercially, socially
and politically. Success in anything
that involves public integrity, or
local interest, cannot be readily con-
summated, or achieved, unless there
he an evidence of heartfelt desire on
the part of each citizen to aid and
couAtenance it; this feeling should
prevail in all enterprises or plans
that may arise that will affect the
progress and ultimate good of the
business or growth of any communi-
ty. There should be a feeling Of
unity in anything and everything
that may tend to promote the gen
eral rise and influence of home pro-
iuce and home trade, as we'll as all
that affects the educative and soc ial
interests of the inhabitants.
Party spirit and political differ
ences should never be allowed to
come between the people and CO.
operating spirit in any matter that
" is purely local and of interest, COM
mercially to a place. There is too
much of this existing now, arising
out of sectarian differences and pc,
litical belief. 1t governs the masses
TO such degree, that whenever any
thing to benefit the people, ire
spective Of creed or political belief,
is discussed or advocated, it is made
the subject of party chickering's, dis
cussions and oppositions, which re-
suit in social divisions of the citizens,
and is most detrimental to the pro-
gress of town either socially or
otherwise.
Each citizen is dependent upon
his fellow citizens for his living.
Merchants, business men, working
men, in fact all classes, are depend.
ent upon one another, to great X
tent, for their local benefits and
every day comforts, and it is to be
regretted that any petty difference
of belief will so affect these rela-
tions as to cause opposition and
other serious consequences. The
affairs that interest all should find
countenance with all as of sufficient
interest to warrant unprejudiced CO.
workings and operations. If the
people would work together for the
ultimate good of all parties, sectS
and creeds, instead of striving to
obtain party triumph, and support
ing respective cliques, there would
ibe less of this jostling against one
another's interests and private hap
piness; for from business opposition,
social, and even domestic relations
have been disturbed, and inharmon-
ious sounds have grated harshly up
on ears, that were i'll prepared to re-
ceive the notes of injustice and cen
sure. More harmony in business
agencies, more unity in public inter-
ests, and there will be less ciques,
less divisions, making less gossip.
More local interests, and care for
home commerce, more enterprise in
the furthering of general channels
for influence and good, and there
will be less opposition, chickering's,
discussions and dissensions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-02-25

issued an address to the working
men in which they protest against
Catholic dictation IN politics.
Aud now the Fall River opera
tives are urged by Secretary How
ard to demand an increase of wages.
The Judiciary Committee of the
Maine Legislature has reported al
versly on the proposition to increase
the salary of members, which is now
$3.50 for the session, with mileage.
Mr.. Powdcrly has sent out for in
formation concerning the strikes
and boycotts of the last six months.
There being very little frost in
the ground, it is said that the
quantity of maple sugar that will he
made in Vermont this season will be
less than in previous years. The
flow of sap will be short.
A majority of the Democrats in
the Alabama Senate favor the re-
nomination of Mr.. Cleveland. A
decided majority of the members of
the House who responded also de-
clared i'll favor of Mr.. Cleveland.
If only majority, instead of a
two-thirdS, vote was necessary to
send a proposition to amend the
Constitution of Maine to the PEG,
pie, the advocates OF woman suffrage
would have achieved n victory III
the Maine Senate, which voted by a
majority Of twelve in favor of the
proposition.
March . Pope Leo will celebrate
his 10th birthday, and the day fol-
loving the tenth anniversary Of his
coronation.
Of the men in the United States
Senate it is asserted that the most
force is exerted by men between
so and 60. The younger men cut
less figure than even those who
have passed the age of 65. In the
House the men between so and 60
are most potent. Old age-healthy
old AGES the prime of life in
statesm anship.
A bill to prohibit boycotts, and
attaching a penalty for the violation
of the law, if adopted, of five years
IN the penitentiary or fine of 3d.
900, or both, has been introduced in
the Illinois House.
1t is expected that the entire
percent Indebtedness Of the govern
ment will be wiped out before July
LIST.
The general election in Canada
last Tuesday reduced but not OK
tinguished the Conservative MAORI
ty. I'd,
An earnest effort will be made by
the House Judiciary Committee to
pass the Senate measure to change
the date of Inauguration from
March to April 80.
Senator Sherman has resigned the
Presidency of the Senate.
Senator Edmunds is reported to
be advocating the nomination of
Senator Alliston of Iowa for Presi.
dent and CTS talking the best he
knows for him."
There will be 2G hold-over Repub.
lican and % hold-over Demo cratic
Senators when the Senate of the
Fiftieth Congress meets.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-23

Bureau and Wash-stand Linen and Felt
scarfs, Tides, Splashers, and Table Covers
Worsted Fringes ofdifrerent kinds. Cheneille
and Plush Cards. Doylies and Napkins, all
useful and nice. Also some of the incest Bus
tles-many sorts, kinds and Sizes from 10
cents to 75 cents. Dress Forms, Bustle Springs
Dress Shields, Patent Hooks and Eyes for
looping draperies that will not come open.
Corsets of different kinds Ladies' Under
clothing and Children's. Hose Supporters for
the little ones, ard Short Socks that don't
need them, and many other useful as well as
ornamental articles can be found at the
Little store on King Street, of
ELLEN WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-23
NEW GOODS,
New woods

The undersigned has returned from
hecitv and finished opening a thor
ush and complete line of goods, viz:
Dry Goods, Notions, Straw Goods,
I'm. Boots. fine and coarse Shoes, to
nit all ages, nice line of Mating,
good Rag Carpet at special bargain,
sumner stock of Ready-made Cloth
in.. cane and wood seat Rocking
C5air,; Bedsteads, Cots, Tables,
safes. c., Queensware, Stoneware,
Hardware, Woodenware, Tinware,
groceries, CONNECTIONS, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Essences,
>oap., Tobacco, Cigars, &C., &c.-all
(Which have been bought at the
lowest cash price and will sell at clos
e,t living profit. Country Produce
taken in exchange at full market
price, also old iron and bones. Wool
bought for cash at highest market
price. An examination of goods and
prices solicited.
Respectfully,
J. S. MELVIN.
DgtHelds, May IS, 1887.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-23
sHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 1887
LOVE ME NOW.

Ifyou're ever going TO love me,
Love me now while can know
All the sweet and tender feelings
Which from real affection flow.
Love now while am living
Do not wait till am gone,
And then chisel 1t in marble
Warm love-words on ice-cold stone.
II you've dear, sweet thoughts about me,
Why not whisper them 10 me?
Don't you know 'twould make me happy,
AS glad as glad can be?
II you wait till am sleeping,
Ne'er 10 waken here again,
Therell be walls OF earth between US,
And couldn't hear you then.
Ifyou knew some one was thirsting
For drop Of water sweet,
Would you be so slow TO bring 1t?
Would you step with laggard feet?
There are tender hearts all round us
Who are thirsting for our love;
Shall we begrudge to them what heaven
Has kindly sent us from above?
l won't need your kind caresses
When the grass grows DER my face;
won't crave your love or kisses
In my last, low, resting-place.
So, If you do love me any,
II it's but little bit,
I'd rather know it now, whileI
Can, living, own and treasure it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-23
TRUNKS AND VALISES

that has ever been brought to this town. In
fact, everything that is kept in first-class
clothing store you Will find right here. One
word more and am done, and that is this,
that every fair-minded person will be ready
to admit that my Spring Stock is not only
stylish but well chosen and exceedingly fair
and reasonable in prices. With many thanks
to all OF my friends and customers for their
past favors and with strict attention to busl-
ness In the future, hope to gain continu-
ance of the same. Remember the old stand,
College Square. .,
JACOB WINTERMOYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-23

of all the most fashionable styles in Ready
made Clothing and Gents Furnishings for
Men, Boys and Children that has ever been
brought TO this town. They are frst-class
throughout, and combining all the styles and
qualities, with prices strictly fair and to suit
the times think that | can prove 10 my
friends and customers, and the people of this
vicinity, that there is but one place TO pur-
chase Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods,
and that place is at the Boss Clothing Store OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-23
Jacob Wintermoyer.

NV stock consists ofall styles sofReadymade
Clothing from the little i-year-old boy TO the
largest size in Mems Suits. My stock OF Neck
wear and Gents Furnishings is far superior
to the display of any preceding years. A nice
Scarf for 10 cents. Shirts, Collars and Cuffs,
Hosiery, Suspenders, Gloves, Umbrellas,
Scarf Pins and Holders, Cuff and Collar But
TONS and the finest lot of
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-11-26

the idea of having Spies beloved col
ors shown to the public even at his
death. The GRO Fds on the street cor
ners craned their necks TO get a glimpse
OF this, the most imposing IF all the
hearses in the pageant.
There were fifteen bands in the pro-
cession and as they passed Zepp's hall
they All struck up a dirge. The whole
Turnverejn Society did not turn out.
Then another band wheeled into
Lake street followed by nany hundred
memneri OF the Central Labor union,
the members of which are among the
most tHtreme socialists of the city.
Behind them walked the black horses
which drew the hearse in which lay the
coffin of Adolph Fischer, he who yelled
"HURRAH FOR ANARCHY!n
at the moment he was hanged. lis
hearse was well su ,plied with flowers,
but for some reason no red silk emblem
OF his faith had been thrown across
the casket in which were his remains.
Then came the funeral carriage of
Albert Il. Parsons. On the box by the
driver sat a man holding in his hands
a floral tribute of such size that the in
scription of the howers-"From X.
OF l.. Assembly 1307''-c could be
seen a hundred feet away. On Par
sons coffin. instead Of a great sash of
red. theirs was simply ~ strip If red
silk ribbon, which was trailed careless
ly from the head of the casket TO almost
the center and was then strung along
the floor OF the hearse until it wound
itself in q little heap at the foot.
cit is SUGGEST We OF A SERPENT"
was the remark of the on-looker. Then
along came another cohort of central
labor unions, butchers, bakers and
representatives of all sorts of trades.
Behind these were drawn the hearses
OF George Engel and Louis Lingg.
Over both the black collins were the
inevitable red banners. All through
this, which may be called the first part
OF the demonstration, were interspersed
the carriages containing the relatives
and near friends of the dead anarchists,
but the original program was mixed in
the hurry and confusion of getting the
line together, SO that the car
riages OF the mourners became some
what mixed. The next feature of the
procession was the turnout of the peo-
pie who followed after the hearses.
There were men, women and children.
In ranks Of four to eight deep they
tramped side by side. As they swung
into Lake street not a word was uttered
by those In the ranks or on the corners